Military Comics, #34
Published: November 1944
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Eve Rice
Story Notes
Per the newspaper photograph appearing in the Sunday, September 17, 1944, edition of the Sunday Argus-Leader of Sioux-Falls, South Dakota newspaper on page 12 entitled "Draws Thrilling Comic Books Covers" is a brief mention of "Pvt. Al Bryant" showing artwork of the comic book covers he drew, including this one (https://www.newspapers.com/article/argus-leader/84834922/).
Eve Rice (1)
Storyline
Eve Rice, a talented photographer/aviatrix who had been following the exploits of the Blackhawks, helps the group fight off a Japanese attack. Her admiration was twisted, however, as she actually tips off the Japanese to the Blackhawks' location just so that she could get some good photos.
Characters
- Blackhawk
- Andre
- Olaf
- Chop-Chop
- Hendrickson
- Chuck
- Stanislaus
- Eve Rice (first appearance)
- the Japanese (villains)
The Japanese Propaganda Lab (1)
The Rescue of Sgt. Martin (1)
Storyline
The Sniper frees an American WAF, and, as she sails away, the Sniper tells his comrade, "Never mind how I feel! The war's still going on and we're still helping to win it!"
Characters
- The Sniper
- Sgt. Judy Martin, WAF (introduction)
Credits
- Script: Ted Udall
- Pencils: Vern Henkel
- Inks: Vern Henkel
Story Notes
Last appearance.
"There goes the chief's new queen!"
Storyline
Movie star Gilda visits the troops on a Pacific island. She doesn't measure up to the natives' standards of beauty, however.
Characters
- Johnny Doughboy
- Gilda Glamma
Credits
- Script: Bernard Dibble
- Pencils: Bernard Dibble
- Inks: Bernard Dibble
The Sultan of the Desert (1)
Credits
- Script: Bart Tumey
- Pencils: Milt Stein
- Inks: Milt Stein
Story Notes
Art is consistent with Stein’s signed Private Dogtag art from the previous issue. Art was previously attributed to Bart Tumey.
The Mystic Element
The Secret of Fan-Tan
Characters
- Fan-Tan [Patricia Ann Jackson] (first appearance)
Sgt. James Raley (1)
Credits
- Pencils: Bill Quackenbush
- Inks: Bill Quackenbush
Story Notes
Final appearance.
Major Richard Bong Is All-Time U.S. Ace
Characters
- Maj. Richard Bong
Credits
- Pencils: Bill Quackenbush
- Inks: Bill Quackenbush
Story Notes
true story of Maj. Richard Bong